Great food. Reasonable. Wish there was table service and not just take out. Reasonable parking for…read moretake out and very friendly staff.

I give a five star rating based on owner friendliness alone. I got take out as the restaurant is…read morenot open due to staff shortages. I have yet to taste the food but will as soon as I get home! More reviews to follow. The food smells divine. (Later) Well I had the food and was disappointed with one of the dishes (Seafood and Vegetables chow funn). I won't order it again! All noodles with a smattering of seafood and vegetables. All for the outrageous price of 17.95! The honey garlic pork was ok. Nothing to write home about. Not sure if I will give them another try or not! It's out of my way to travel by bus and so far, I'm not impressed.

"Tell them Logan sent you" [Chemainus BC]…read more I guess not very many people Yelp around this seaside community south of Vancouver Island. On a Sunday afternoon we were looking for a place to eat in Chemainus but everything seems to be closed. We ended up at a local market to inquire and the tall young cashier named Logan directed us to this restaurant. We thanked him and he told my husband to tell them "Logan sent you." Sure enough the tiny restaurant was open for business. It was a rainy Sunday but we were able to find street parking directly in front of it. The food selection was very limited like only 10 items on a one page menu. A sweet American lady took our order: * Beef Broccoli w/ Steamed Rice Combo * Wonton Noodle It was like eating at my mom's home. A plateful of broccoli w/ beef and rice. The broccoli was fresh and the meat was tender and it filled me up nicely. Saw hubby put a lot of spice to add some flavor to his wonton soup. Our server was great. We paid for our lunch at the front counter and before we left she mentioned Logan. She didn't forget ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Review #3157

Brought our hungry teenage kids here to the island for the first time for Spring Break and we love…read morethis place! Huge portions, great prices, fresh & full of flavor, service was so small town friendly and place was quaint & reminded me of growing up in my hometown of Nothern BC. Definitely visit if you are in the area for authentic Chinese Canadian food.

I've been having an odd craving for buffet Chinese food and kept wanting to try this new place out!…read moreDriftwood is a chain buffet restaurant on Vancouver Island with Nanaimo being it's 4th location. It opened earlier this year and I've heard many great things about it... So here we are! We got here shortly after they opened for lunch on a snowy Sunday. It was half full of people and after we sat down, more people streamed in. A nice spacious seating area. Onto the food! They had a good selection of food, but refilling the items was a bit delayed. Food was fresh and above average quality for buffets, I was surprised. The lunch buffet is $19.95 for ages 13+, and included dim sum. Dim sum was as expected, but not bad for being in a steamer for a long time. I really enjoyed the Singaporean rice noodles, chicken wings, and butter shrimp. Jello was a bit bland, but I like how the portions for dessert are bite-sized, easier to gauge how much I can eat after stuffing myself on the main food items! Overall the food tasted authentic, although a bit salty. Staff were friendly and helpful.

I am writing this review to share a very concerning experience that took place on June 17th between…read more12:00-2:00 PM at Driftwood Chinese Food in the Rutherford area of Nanaimo, BC. Two individuals I support attended the restaurant with staff, as they do regularly for a monthly outing. Unfortunately, from the moment they arrived, it was clear they were not being treated the same as other customers. Staff present reported that the servers seemed disengaged and reluctant to serve them. After the individuals went through the buffet line, staff at the restaurant immediately followed behind them and wiped down all the utensils, handles, and serving areas they had touched. While cleanliness is expected, this level of targeted cleaning did not occur for other patrons during the two hours they remained there, making it feel very intentional and directed specifically at these two individuals, both of whom use wheelchairs. Throughout the visit, they were not offered drink refills, despite witnessing other tables being checked on repeatedly. Their plates were never cleared, even as surrounding tables were consistently serviced. The difference in treatment was noticeable and deeply concerning. At the end of the visit, one individual had a single dessert tart remaining and politely asked if she could take it to go. The response from staff was unnecessarily harsh, stating that if they allowed that, "everyone would expect free food." This was especially upsetting given that the item could not be reused and would simply be discarded. Overall, the experience left both the individuals and staff feeling singled out and unwelcome. The treatment appeared discriminatory, particularly toward individuals using wheelchairs. One of the individuals has since expressed that she does not want to return, as she felt judged and treated differently because of her disability. I am sharing this review so others--especially those supporting individuals with diverse abilities--are aware of this experience. All customers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant.

I haven't been to phoenix in a while but I went for the first time in a long while, 6 years or so,…read moreabout 2 months ago and it's now a weekly visit! This is what I like to call dirty Chinese food! And no I don't mean that in a negative way what so ever. I mean it in that it's extremely authentic with probably too much MSG but that's what I like. Haha it's absolutely delicious!! And hits the spot every time and very very affordable! My favourite order is: chicken chow main, pork fried rice, ginger chicken and sweet and sour chicken balls. You get all that for around $50+- which is a steal of a deal!

The staff working this restaurant are incredibly friendly and helpful, smooth order taking over the…read morephone. The establishment used to be a bowling alley, the building itself looks like it, perhaps even a 1970s area curling rink feel to it. Food was piping hot and the price point is cheaper than other options in the area. Picked up a take out order on the Friday, right before the end of the year. Food was average, as some dishes were a real hit and others were less than popular at the table. The Good: Sweet and Sour Pork + Vegetable Lo Mein -Sweet and Sour Pork was some of the best out there -Vegetable Lo Mein was practically perfect but missing the toasted Sesame Oil points that you would want in the dish The Mid: Szechuan Prawns + Hot and Sour Soup -Szechuan Prawns were heckin' spicy but that was the only real taste note -Hot and Sour Soup was tasty but had literally no Sour in it The Least Popular: Ginger Beef -Ginger Beef was overcooked and the coating was heavily corn-starchy Overall, this review is sitting at 3 stars, if I could award a half star I would be giving them 3.5 / 5 for sure. Like I would eat here again, but my expectations would remain about the same.

Our family regularly enjoy our outings at this restaurant. Great service and the food is very…read morefresh. I'd love to see the smorgasbord come back. It would be a five rating if this was there.

We have ordered here for years, its good food, fresh and good portions, a bit pricey but so is…read moreeverywhere else.

The food in this place is excellent. It has that tasty Canadianized Chinese food and it is well…read moreprepared and delicious. I found myself going "mmmmm" The egg rolls are amazing, it's becoming harder to find egg rolls (different from spring rolls) theirs are crunchy and filling, with the perfect amount of batter. the deep fried pork cooked to perfection. The prices are reasonably and the Buffett is fresh and constantly moving. I'm so glad I ate here!